Science

Over the past 25 years, more than 40 percent of Antarctica’s ice shelves have diminished, potentially accelerating sea level rise by allowing more land ice to flow into the ocean, according to new research. The extent of ice shelf thinning is more widespread than previously thought, suggesting that the continent is feeling the effects of…

Business

Delta Air Lines’ third-quarter profit surged by almost 60% as strong travel demand persisted throughout the summer, particularly for international journeys. However, the airline adjusted its full-year earnings outlook to the lower end of its previous estimate due to a spike in fuel prices. In their quarterly report, Delta stated that they expect adjusted full-year…

Science

Astronomers have observed a remarkable event in the cosmos: the sudden brightening of a star in infrared light followed by an optical fade, all caused by a massive collision between two enormous planets. The star, previously unremarkable and known as 2MASS J08152329-3859234, became significantly dimmer in visible light in December 2021. While such events have…

Entertainment

While some may question his divinity, Thor remains one of the most formidable beings in the Marvel Universe. His strength and wit were put to the test when he faced off against another self-proclaimed deity, and this clash highlighted what sets the Odinson apart from other gods. In “Avengers Best 6” by Jed MacKay, Ivan…

Technology

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will now enjoy the new perk of streaming select native PS5 games, starting this month. Cloud streaming will be accessible for supported titles within the PS Plus Game Catalog, game trials, and personal user libraries. Supported PS5 titles for cloud streaming include Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon: Forbidden…

Health

Dengue fever is a growing concern in 2023, affecting regions from Lucknow to Vishakhapatnam. The warmer temperatures and high humidity create ideal breeding conditions for Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit the DENV virus, causing dengue. Not only in India but across the world, dengue cases are on the rise. When dealing with dengue, a nutritious diet…

Science

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided an unprecedented, high-resolution view of a distant cosmic neighbor located 210,000 light-years away. This celestial neighbor is NGC 346, a star-forming region within the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. The recently released JWST image showcases intricate details of this region, with…

Science

On October 8, a Vega rocket accomplished a successful launch, deploying twelve small satellites into orbit. This mission took off from the European spaceport located in Kourou, French Guiana, at 9:36 p.m. Eastern. Initially scheduled for October 6, the launch was postponed in the final minute of the countdown due to a measurement issue slightly…